Entry Word: decoration

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 something that decorates or beautifies <they put lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree>

Synonyms adornment, caparison, embellishment, frill, garnish, ornament, trim

Related Words finery, frippery; flounce, flourish, furbelow, ruffle; enhancement, enrichment, improvement; embossment, embroidery, fancywork; gilt, glitter; design, figure, pattern; furnishings, regalia, trappings

Near Antonyms blemish, defacement, disfigurement, scar; blot, spot, stain

2 something given in recognition of achievement <an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations> — see award